Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories Predators in Plain Sight

In this eye-opening episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, David Everitt—cybersecurity expert and co-founder of GameSafe—shares the terrifying moment his 7-year-old daughter was targeted by a predator in an online game. What began as a routine day of Minecraft turned into a life-changing event that exposed the dark reality of online exploitation. David used his professional skills to confront the predator—but more importantly, it sparked a mission to protect all children online. David introduces GameSafe, an AI-driven application that monitors and flags grooming behaviors in real time across gaming platforms—working independently of permissions from tech giants. He also shares how the technology is evolving into a built-in solution for device manufacturers, starting with Nokia, through a new system called HarmBlock. This episode is a must-watch for parents, educators, and tech leaders who want to understand the scope of digital threats and how innovation can be used to protect the most vulnerable. Episode Breakdown: (0:00 – 3:00) Opening & Guest Introduction David Everitt shares his background in cybersecurity and the personal story that launched GameSafe. (3:00 – 6:00) The Minecraft Incident That Changed Everything How a predator found his daughter in less than 10 minutes—and what happened next. (6:00 – 10:00) Tracing the Predator David recounts tracing the attacker’s IP and confronting him directly—father meets expert in real time. (10:00 – 13:00) The Funnel: How Predators Work Understanding how predators use volume and repetition to target children—and why they’re hard to stop. (13:00 – 18:00) Why Traditional Parental Controls Fall Short Explaining the technical gaps in current safety measures and why real-time monitoring matters. (18:00 – 24:00) How GameSafe Works A breakdown of how GameSafe identifies threats through voice and text, risk scores behavior, and notifies parents. (24:00 – 28:00) HarmBlock & Device-Level Safety Introducing the seatbelt for the internet—device-level protections that work before harm occurs. (28:00 – 34:00) Virtual Reality: The New Frontier Why VR may become the next danger zone—and how we can prepare. (34:00 – 40:00) Empowering Parents Without Overreach How to build trust, start early conversations, and use technology as a parenting ally. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to protect your child in a world where digital dangers are only a click away. 🔗 Visit https://gamesafe.ai to learn more or try GameSafe free for a year. (Use code YAVAPAI)